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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences that occur to people under the age of 18. ACEs harm a child’s developing…
There’s no doubt about it. The modern world is bad for your brain. With restaurant food delivered right to your door 24-hours-a-day, never-ending dings and digital screens, 70-hour…
This upcoming week is Mental Health Awareness Week. In its honor and in an effort to keep conversations flowing about mental health, public and private, I want to…
The research is clear: People who set goals are more successful. While goal setting is a beneficial practice in most cases, it’s not a miracle cure for all your problems like…
When you hear about neuroplasticity, it’s usually in conjunction with remarkable, positive brain and life change. Neuroplasticity is an amazingly powerful ability of the brain to alter its…